Appeals Referee

Commerce - DES , DWS; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual holidays

NC State Health Plan

Retirement benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is seeking an Agency Legal Consultant I (NS) to preside as an Appeals Referee, conducting hearings, finding facts, and applying law to the issues presented. The role emphasizes professional, knowledgeable customer service to all parties and representatives involved.

Qualified applicants must hold a Juris Doctor and be licensed to practice law in North Carolina, with eligibility to demonstrate North Carolina Bar credentials as part of the application

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative law.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, regulations, and court decisions.
• Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal documents.
• Ability to express legal interpretations or conclusions of law clearly and logically in oral and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public and other persons contacted in the course

Responsibilities

• Provide full, fair, and complete hearings on contested issues and related matters.
• Apply the appropriate law to the facts found and ensure professional customer service to parties and representatives.

Skills

Administrative law

Legal interpretation

Evidence analysis

Oral and written communication

Public relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Agency Dept of Commerce Division Employment Security Job Classification Title Agency Legal Consultant I (NS) Position Number 60078009 Grade LG06

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians. The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.

Posting Deadline

The posting will close and stop accepting applications at 11:59 pm on the night prior to the closing date posted above.

Salary and Employment

***Recruitment range is $69,704-$78,900***

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement.

Licensing Requirement

To be considered for this position, applicants must be licensed to practice law in the state of North Carolina.

North Carolina Law License Information: Applicants must indicate their North Carolina Law License in the Certification section of the application. Select “Law License North Carolina State Bar Association” from the Certification dropdown menu and enter your North Carolina Bar number in the Certification Number field.

Job Description

As presiding Appeals Referee, this position must provide hearing parties, witnesses and authorized legal representatives a full, fair and complete hearing on contested issues and any issues that may arise in the course of the hearing process, finding facts that are relevant and applying the appropriate law to the facts they find. This position must provide professional, knowledgeable customer service to hearing parties, witnesses and legal representatives.

Division Responsibilities

The Division of Employment Security is responsible for the administration of the unemployment insurance program in the state of North Carolina. This program is a federal-state partnership, funded by federal and state unemployment taxes, which employers pay on the wages of their employees. Benefits are paid to eligible workers who lose their job through no fault of their own and are able, available, and actively seeking work.

Qualifications and Management Preference

• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative law.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, regulations, and court decisions.
• Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal documents.
• Ability to express legal interpretations or conclusions of law clearly and logically in oral and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public and other persons contacted in the course

Incentives of NC State Employment

• 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
• WeSave Employee Discounts
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the benefits link

Recruitment and Eligibility

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

Commerce does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax by the vacancy closing date.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Our Agency uses the OSHR Recruiting and Posting of Vacancies Policy to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Our Agency supports the Governor's Executive Order 303 which seeks to re-employ individuals that were previously incarcerated.

Please note:This position is subject to a National and International Background Investigation and/or Fingerprinting as required by applicable law. By providing the requested information, you certify that you have given true, accurate and complete information on this attachment to the best of your knowledge.

In the event confirmation is needed in connection with your work, you authorize educational institutions, associations, registration and licensing boards, and others to furnish whatever detail is available concerning your qualifications. You authorize investigation of all statements made in this application and understand that false information or documentation, or a failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of your application, disciplinary action or dismissal if you are employed, and(or) criminal action. You further understand that dismissal upon employment shall be mandatory if fraudulent disclosures are given to meet position qualifications (Authority: GS 126-30, GS 14- 122.1).

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Juris Doctor from an appropriately accredited institution.

Special Requirement

Pursuant to NCGS 96-15(c) the job of Appeals Referee/ALC I requires an active license to practice law in North Carolina.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.